See Through, Airless Tires By Michelin; No More Flat Tires
I love new technology. This has got to be the greatest breakthrough in automobile technology since airbags. Well, maybe.
Michelin has developed a new airless tire that never goes flat called the Tweel(sp). They kind of look a little flimsy but they are definately cool as he((. I wonder how much they are going to cost. Here’s some photos.
Radical new tire design by Michelin. The next generation of tires. They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show.
These tires are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon.
The bad news for law enforcement is that spike strips will not work on these tires.
This is what great R&D will do, and just think of the impact on existing technology: A. no more air valves…
B. no more air compressors at gas stations…
C. no more repair kits…
D. no more flats…
Scroll down & see. These are actual pictures taken in the South Carolina plant of Michelin.
New: Check out this new video by Michelin we found on youtube giving a bit more information anbout the Tweel(sp) The Tweel is not only for cars people.
I can’t wait for this to hit the production line so if you hear anything let me know.
